Outdoor life

Mason's outdoor life involves a lot of dirt, she just sits down and gets dirty! 

Corben is all things Fireman right now

Notice his walkie-talkie, hat, jacket and fire axe 

Hard at work 

This picture scares me a little!

She is one tough chick!

Those blocks of wood are heavy and she is a hard worker like her brother! 

Mason & Corben playing on the wood pile.

Corben constantly says he is a Fireman and Mason is the helicopter girl!!!  Too funny! 

Trying to catch bugs, butterflies....anything really!

Notice our fruit trees in the back with our nice white stakes 

Here is an upclose view

Our fruit trees are growing and are all now properly labeled! 

Thanks to Nonie and Pop for helping! 

Just a little update on my herb garden!  Growing strong!

We also planted Berries along our West fence (Raspberry, Blackberry, & Blueberry)

Stay tuned for our vegetable garden...

Pop & Caleb already made a fenced-in garden, slightly raised, looking forward to planting in a couple of weeks.

Swim Lesson # 2

Stading outside the heated tent watching Mason...

she still cried quite a bit...but actually did some of what Jason asked.

Riding the frog and kicking some. 

Giving Jason high-fives 

Swimming towards the side to grab on, hit the turtles down, and monkey crawl to the step

I think it is so cute how she turns and looks at Jason! 

She actually did quite well at this exercise! 

Less tears are always a good thing!  Swimming is fun! 

Corben kicking and actually moving the frog on his own! 

Corben has been forgetting to keep his mouth closed, so they are focusing on closing his mouth and not getting any water in.

Corben's drawing

Corben was drawing again and ran up to me and told me he drew a fish!

It really looks like a fish!!

Great job Corben!

Peanut butter Red Peppers

Mason's peanut butter face! 

Meme feeding kids lunch: red bell peppers with peanut butter...

they loved it and were giving her kisses!

SWIM LESSONS!!

Thanks to Papa John, Meme, Popm & Nonie...

Both kids have started swim lessons!

Corben went right in with Jason....no issues, wore his goggles...ready to learn to swim! 

Big smiles while kicking! 

Swimming towards the wall to learn to grab on and knock over the turtle 

Picking up the rings

(notice Mason is throwing in another ring for Corben) 

Mason's 1st swim lesson consisted of a LOT of crying.

We stepped out of her view to see if that would help, so this is the only picture!

Hopefully she will pull through and enjoy swimming like brother!

Fun with Meme

Meme came to stay with us...the kids had a great time with her!!

Thanks Meme, we already miss you!

Play-dough

Corben loves to use scissors with his play dough 

Mason played really well and loved putting the play dough in and out of the plastic containers.

Mason on the potty

Mason Kate has been sitting on the potty and practicing before bathtime each night.

Sometimes she really goes pee-pee!!  Hooray!

Goggles

Both kids are starting swim lessons this Saturday.

Meme got them swim goggles...

and they wanted to try them out in the bath! 

Fun with goggles!

C-O-R-B-E-N

We were outside drawing with chalk and Corben said to me...

"look Mom, my name, C-O"

He can spell his name out loud, but this is the first time I have seen him attempt to write it!!

Wheelbarrow & Shopping Cart

Playing in the sand box 

Notice Mason is trying to get inside the sand box...

a couple of seconds later she had one leg up and I had to rescue her! 

Quick update on Dixie Dog...she is an outside only dog now!

Doesn't she look peaceful while the kids play. 

Corben is really into playing soccer 

He can actually kick really well. 

Mason with her shopping cart (very full)

and Corben with his wheelbarrow and essential balls and tools loaded. 

These two love to do everything the same! 

A bit blurry, but I love their faces! 

My sweet 3 year old boy!

Making Valentines

Using stkckers to decorate their valentines

Corben says he is making one for Daddy and one for Dixie dog. 

Big smile for Mason when she gets to use markers!

Fun with Meme

Meme gave Mason her first Barbie Doll...

"I can Be...Kid Doctor" 

Mason loves to come her hair! 

Meme also taught the kids how to sew... 

they loved it! 

Corben outside with his wheelbarrow...

I think there will be many days of playing outside with his wheelbarrow, he loves it.

He brought it inside today and then asked if he could take it upstairs to his bedroom tonight....

that was taking it a little far, we will keep it outside for now!!  He is too funny!

Green Tractor 3rd Birthday Party

Corben all ready for his big green tractor party 

Getting a snack to eat with sister 

Cousin Colby was able to spend 2 nights with us!!

Aunt Heather made the green tractor cake! 

All dressed up in green! 

Meme gave Corben his green tractor shirt to wear. 

Our Family 

Decorations 

Cousin Eliana & Corben 

Mason Kate 

Nonie played animal BINGO with the kids and she was very impressed that they knew their animals!! 

Pin the Tire on the Tractor...Corben did excellent! 

Mason wanted a turn 

Cousin picture 

Tractor Pinata fun! 

Mason opening and enjoying fruit snacks from the pinata. 

Getting ready for backyard races 

Daddy & Corben 

Cousin Eli  

Cousin Colby and Daddy & Mason 

Cousin Eliana in her purple tutu! 

Corben was big smiles all day long! 

Lunch time! 

Playing on the swingset 

All playing scramble... 

Singing Happy Birthday to Corben 

Blowing out his candles ...

Getting some help from cousins 

Taking a big bite of cake! 

Cutie Eliana...happy and smiling with her cake! 

Mommy & Corben...

and the green themed tractor party decor 

Cousin Eliana got Corben this green wheelbarrow, he started putting his presents in it. 

Getting lots of help from the boy cousins 

Eli, Corben and Colby 

Wheelbarrow loaded up and ready to go!

Aunt Lindsay, cousin Cole and Nonie

Caleb and his Dad, POP.

Paul and Meme

Cheryl & Mason Kate